Local realtors donate $2,000 of commission to veteran organizations

The Ashbys present the DAR, Salem VFW Auxiliary, and the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion with their checks.

A Washington County home sale resulted in donations to several local veteran-related organizations after the seller expressed interest in supporting fellow veterans.

Richard Webb, a U.S. Army veteran, recently sold his home through A White House Realty, operated by Mike and

Tifini Ashby. According to Mike Ashby, Webb initially asked whether the home could be sold specifically to a veteran.

Ashby said that request could not be accommodated due to housing regulations that prohibit limiting buyers based on such criteria. Instead, he offered an alternative: "I said, I’ll tell you what, when I sell it, I’ll donate some of my commission to some veteran organizations."

Following the sale, Ashby donated $2,000 from his commission. The funds were distributed evenly among four organizations: Disabled American Veterans, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Salem VFW Auxiliary, and the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion.

Karen Lee, a member of the Salem VFW Auxiliary, said the organization plans to use the funds to assist veterans in the community.

"The VFW Auxiliary greatly appreciates the donation,” Lee said. “We will definitely use it for good purposes to help out a veteran. Much appreciation to Mr. Webb for recommending that part of the proceeds of his home go to help a fellow veteran in his community. And, a big thank you to Mike and Tifini for thinking of all the veteran organizations in town and providing us with part of their profit."

Mike Ashby delivering a check to Delbert Wray and Andrew Bush of the Disabled American Veterans.